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GregBoyd
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Date Joined Jul 2001
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Posted 7/9/2004 12:57 PM (GMT -6)

Apparently a scam artist had some sort of "crawl" technique that sneaks into discussion board mailing list and automatically sends letters... something like that. We got HIT. I'm told there isn't much we can do to guarantee it not happening again.

Just ignore it. I get these sorts of letters about once a week. They're remarkably uncreative in trying to diversify their story. Rich person dying wants to donate millions TO YOU. yeh right... You right back and they make it all exciting and what not. BUT, shucks, to release the funds in Sweden or wherever, you have to front anywhere from a couple hundred to a couple of thousands of dollars.

In some cases, I've heard, they get bank info from the gullible and get their money THAT way.

My advise, don't even reply.
Sorry for the letter, but like I said, not much we can do.

Greg
ps. If you ever get a letter from this sight with a document attached, DON'T OPEN IT. I'm told some send virus through these "crawl" techniques. (You shouldn't ever open a document from someone you don't know, for this reason.)

"The responsibility is with the chooser -- God is blameless." Plato, Republic, 10.

quest for truth
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Date Joined Jul 2001
Total Posts : 479

Posted 7/9/2004 6:05 PM (GMT -6)

quote:
ps. If you ever get a letter from this sight with a document attached, DON'T OPEN IT. I'm told some send virus through these "crawl" techniques. (You shouldn't ever open a document from someone you don't know, for this reason.)

Problem is that personally when I receive a letter from Christus Victor Ministries I "assume" that it is legite. If I EVER do come upon a BIG amount of money I will be sure to send some your way, Dr. Boyd, to support Christus Victor Ministries and Woodland Hills Church. Please continue preaching the message and reaching those of us that need to hear the truth.

Wouldn't it be SO FUN to give money away to needy people and good ministries with no limit!!! Approve

BBBCanada
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Date Joined Jun 2001
Total Posts : 2763

Posted 7/10/2004 7:39 AM (GMT -6)

quote:
Originally posted by GregBoyd
yeh right... You right back and they make it all exciting and what not. BUT, shucks, to release the funds in Sweden or wherever, you have to front anywhere from a couple hundred to a couple of thousands of dollars.

In some cases, I've heard, they get bank info from the gullible and get their money THAT way.

Hmmm...sounds like some televangelists I know. Big Smile

Brandon

"Corporations are simply the kind of structure that rises when hordes of people need to be managed, and after spending some time in a large church, I've found that our spirituality does not exempt us from these inefficient and dehumanizing practices."--Steve Lansingh's review of "The Office" at The Film Form

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